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Naka-Kon 2026 -- March 13th-15th!

Naka-Kon is an annual three-day convention, celebrating anime, manga, cosplay, music, fashion, gaming, and more!

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Nakama! We are excited to announce the return of DJ Sameshima. He is part of the group called BAN BAN BAN, but will be joining us as a solo Anison DJ this year!

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#anison #anisondisco #banbanbansame #鮫島一六三 #BANBANBAN #geinin #wotagei #nakakon #nakakon2026
January 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Nakama! We're excited to announce Maki Otsuki as a guest of honor at Naka-Kon 2026! Known for "memories" and "RUN!RUN!RUN!", both smash hits from "ONE PIECE". Do you hear that? It’s the drums of nostalgia!
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January 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Nakama! Are you ready to howl at the moon! Cause it’s time for our next guest announcement! All the way from Cherryton Academy, this six eyed demon house husband is excited to meet, and not beat or eat all of you! Sound off for Jonah Scott!

📅 March 13-15, 2026

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Naka-Kon 2026 tickets will be available Wednesday, October 1st at 12:00 PM CST.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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Nakama, the convention is getting close - it's only two months away. Have you brushed up on the rules? Or have you just simply forgotten to take a look? Time to fix that.

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January 14, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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Nakama, our Early Bird badge prices are in the final sprint - they will be full price come the new year!

🎉 Celebrate the New Year by locking in your championship experience!

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#nakakon #nakakon2026 #animecon #japanesepopculture
December 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Nakama! I hope you’ve been on your best behavior! Cause it’s time to announce our next guest! Please welcome Xanthe Huynh!

📅 March 13-15, 2026
📍 Overland Park Convention Center

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December 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Nakama! Think you have what it takes to create the best AMV? Enter our AMV Contest, which is accepting entries NOW through February 26, 2026!

Contest: naka-kon.com/amv
Rules: naka-kon.com/amv/rules
Entry: forms.gle/g8u494BN31hv...

#nakakon #nakakon2026 #contests #animecons #amv #animemusicvideos
December 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Nakama and other humans: Prepare your light sticks and get ready for an alien invasion! Please welcome dystopian-pop idol PAiDA to Naka-Kon 2026!

📅 March 13-15, 2026
📍 Overland Park Convention Center

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#nakakon #nakakon2026 #idol #kaigaiidol
December 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Oh Nakama Baby birds! Start practicing your American Breathing and pick up your trash while you’re at it! Quit Trippin! Naka-Kon is pleased to announce returning guest Zeno Robinson!

📅 March 13-15, 2026
📍 Overland Park Convention Center

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#nakakon #nakakon2026 #zenorobinson
December 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Nakama! Applications are now open for the Naka to Nihon event! Information about the contest and the application form are available on the Naka-Kon website here: naka-kon.com/naka-nihon

Application closes on February 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. CT!

#nakatonihon #Japan #Tokyo
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Nakama! We are so excited to announce an exciting opportunity for the Naka-Kon community! Naka-Kon’s mission has always been to celebrate and educate others on Japanese culture. In honor of that…
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December 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Heads up, Nakama! We're excited to present a refreshed AMV Contest, featuring cash prizes and free badges for finalists! Plus, a live audience will get to vote for which AMVs win in each category. It's an AMV Contest you won't want to miss!
Contest Rules: naka-kon.com/amv/rules
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December 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Give the gift of Naka-Kon this holiday season! 🎁 It's 3 days dedicated to celebrating everything they love: anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture. It truly is the best prize under the tree!

Visit our site, naka-kon.com, to give the gift of Naka-Kon!

#nakakon #nakakon2026 #giftideas #kansascity
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Nakama! Get your crafting supplies ready, the 2026 Naka-Kon cosplay showcases, including the Mainstage Contest featuring the prestigious Winter Championship Delegate Award, are now on our site! Contest reg opens Jan 6 at 6 p.m. CT.

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#nakakon #nakakon2026 #cosplay
December 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Naka-Kon is taking you to Nihon! Naka-Kon’s mission has always been to celebrate Japanese culture, & we’re excited to announce a new experience to support that cause. Naka-Kon is sending one outstanding member of the our community on a 5-day, 4-night trip to Tokyo, Japan!
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Nakama! We are so excited to announce an exciting opportunity for the Naka-Kon community! Naka-Kon’s mission has always been to celebrate and educate others on Japanese culture. In honor of that…
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December 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Exhibit Hall status emails have been sent. Please check to make sure you received one. If you did not receive an email, please email [email protected] so we can check your status and get back to you.
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Join us Saturday, Nov 8, at the Uptown Matsuri Festival at Uptown Market in Independence, MO! Visit the festival site for info on performers, vendors, & to purchase tickets. buff.ly/as2fvp7
#nakakon #UptownMatsuri #JapanFestival #IndependenceSquare #IndependenceMO #CulturalExchange #JapanSisterCity
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Nakama Idols - the time has come! The 2026 Sunflower Idol Festival portfolio submissions are open! If you or anyone you know wants to strut their stuff on the largest Idol stage in the Midwest please fill out the form.

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#nakakon #nakakon2026 #sunfloweridolfest
November 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Nakama! Don't forget about Naka-ween, October 31 (Halloween Night) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm, co-hosted by our friends at the Lolita Collective!

Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/20128...
RSVP HERE: forms.gle/UN2hKnnPE5dr...
October 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Nakama, join us TODAY at 4pm for Shin Godzilla and then later at 7pm for Perfect Blue! We'll see you all at Glenwood Arts Theater. Don't miss out!

Admission: $10 per movie

Event: www.facebook.com/events/19025...

#NakaKon #JapaneseCinema #ShinGodzilla #PerfectBlue #KansasCity #Anime #Kaiju
October 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Nakama! This Friday we're hosting a Japanese Double Feature! 🎬 Shin Godzilla is showing at 4 PM and Perfect Blue at 7 PM at Glenwood Arts Theater. Don't miss out on these thrilling films!

Admission: $10 per movie
Location: 3707 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66206
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October 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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The 2025 KC Japanese Festival will be held at Glenwood Arts Theater on Sunday, October 26. The festival will screen Princess Mononoke & The Night is Short, and Walk on Girl. To purchase tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6720821.

#filmfestival #anime #jetaa
October 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Happy Naka-ween! Looking for a free, family-friendly spot for Halloween? Join us on Oct 31, Halloween night, from 6-9 p.m. for treats, games, photos, a costume contest, & an exclusive "early-bat" Naka-Kon 2026 ticket discount just for those who attend!

Event: www.facebook.com/events/20128...
October 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Nakama - our Japanese manga guest this year, Misako Rocks!- will be back in Kansas this week. Check out event websites for more details. rainydaybooks.com/event/2025-10-16/misako-rocks-sew-totally-nala, jocolibrary.org/writers-conference/

#nakakon #nakakon2026 #rainydaybooks #jocolibrary
October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Nakama, get ready for a Japanese Double Feature 🎬 with Shin Godzilla at 4PM & Perfect Blue at 7PM on October 24th @ Glenwood Arts Theater. Don't miss out!

Admission: $10 per movie
Location: 3707 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66206

#NakaKon #JapaneseCinema #ShinGodzilla #PerfectBlue #Anime #Kaiju
October 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Nakama - the Sheraton Hotel room block is sold out on Friday and Saturday nights! Please check our website for overflow hotel options.

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#nakakon #nakakon2026
October 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM